Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03
WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the SPEcrAToR.] x
WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. /, 1887.


WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 1, 1887.
The delegations calling on the President
have given the city an attractive air this
week. Many of them have left us, but
others are here, and from afar they are still
coming. The President is literally sur
rounded by invitations from Boards of
Trade, Committees of Citizens, Fairs, and
other representative bodies, to pay them a
visit this fall. The st. Louis episode has
had the effect of rousing the people, and
every important and unimportant town
along the route of the proposed Western
trip have forwarded Committees to set
forth their claims and wishes. The Presi-
dent expresses himself as much pleased
with this hearty show of hospitality, and is
inclined to make his trip more extended
1t is understood that the trip will include
the time between October LIST and 10Th,
when he will return to Washington and
start Immediately on his Southern trip to
Atlanta, Ga.
As time rolls on the idea that an extra
session of Congress will be called this fall,
loses its hold upon public opinion. That
such session at this time, will do good is a
mooted question. Many people think that
extra sessions have tendency to lead
members to investigate important subjects
seriously and carefully, while prominent
politicians on being asked their views ex-
press the opinion that extra sessions not
only fail to accomplish their object in a
| large measure, but are an additional ex-
pense to the nation, of about $4,000 per
month. One effect of extra sessions is that
they shorten the regular sessions, and con-
sequently no more work is accomplished in
the long run.
The exceedingly warm weather of the
past week has turned the attention of
sweltering humanity towards our beautiful
parks, and right well are they appreciated
and enjoyed The lovely stretches Of green
lawn dotted here and there with evergreens,
fascinate the eye, and lovers of outdoor
exercise view the advantages for croquet
grounds and tennis courts which they at
ford, with a longing eye. The doughty
Waterman stands guard over the forbidden
ground, but the familiar legend s'keep OF
the grass" is a sufficient warning to ALL
Uncle Sam has always resisted efforts to
| turn the breathing places to practical use,
but the masses are earnestly protesting
against the prevailing exclusiveness, and
| hope soon to enliven the evenings with
sports which now can only be enjoyed in
the suburbs, or in private grounds.
Washington is much excited owing to the
new police regulation which went into eff
feet Thursday. The most notable part OF
these regulations and that which has raised
the ire of the citizens, requires carriages
and hacks of every description to be pro-
vided with lanterns at night, and all BIZ
cycles and other similar machines to be
supplied with lanterns and alarm bells
| The new order of things furnishes abun-
aant amusement for the humorously-in-
clined, and the dag befoVe the regulations
went into effect, displeased wheelman
rode past the District offices, in full view of
the Commissioners, with large milk gong
attached to his machine, which he contin-
uaily rnug in mournful tone, his face
being distorted by g malicious grin. The
| Commissioners enjoyed the joke and
laughed heartily. But the best things are
seen at night on the ayenne where carri-
ages and wagons, slowly roll along with
jack lanterns, and even candles attached.
One enterprising wag secured locomotive
headlight, and mounting it in his wagon
gayly sped his horse over the smooth pave
YaeaSs, creating CONSERVATION among the
few, and unlimited amusement among the
many. Those who ride "wheels' are
much displeased at the restriction of their
liberties, and vent their ill-feeling in the
most outrageous manner. Their chief in
strument OF torture are milk-gongs and
cow-bells.
Upon the whole the average Washing
tonian is very philosophical in making the
most opt of what is really serious thing.
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